Dollar Thrifty Automotive Signs Multi-year Vehicle Supply Deal With Chrysler

6/25/2012 11:41 AM ET

Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Inc. (DTG: Quote) announced that it signed a multi-year vehicle supply agreement with Chrysler Group, LLC. The agreement will allow Dollar Thrifty to source a portion of its annual vehicle purchases through Chrysler Group's 2015 program year.

Dollar Thrifty noted that it also has a long-term vehicle supply agreement in place with Ford Motor Company to source vehicles through program year 2013 and has historically sourced vehicles through a variety of other quality manufacturers, including General Motors, Nissan, Kia, Mitsubishi and Hyundai.

For 2013, the Company said it will report two new supplier relationships, adding Mazda and Volkswagen products to its fleet.

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